With support from the USDA Rural Development, Syracuse EFC is offering mini-grants of up to $5,000 for Asset Management Inventory Development (rural NYS municipalities may apply), and Agriculture and Water Quality Improvement Studies (students and researchers at academic institutions, governmental and non-profit organizations may apply). Three awards in each category will be made, for a total of six awards. All proposals must be received by 5:00pm on February 1st, 2013, to be considered. For more information, contact Khris Dodson at kdodson@syracusecoe.org.

How New York agricultural communities are responding to sustainability challenges such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, preservation of water quality, and integration of innovative technology (i.e., renewable energy, green infrastructure)

Perceived barriers to operating sustainably

Identification of resources needed by farmers to enable more sustainable operation and production